Sept. 6, 2012. From the moment former President Bill Clinton took the stage last night and uttered the words, “Fellow Democrats, we are here to nominate a president and I've got one in mind,” to the conclusion of his speech, the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte was abuzz; and Boone Mayor Loretta Clawson and Council Member Andy Ball were front and center for the whole thing. Read more... BY PAUL T. CHOATE Photo & Video by Ken KetchieContinue reading →
Sept. 4, 2012. Nearly 6,000 delegates are taking part in the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte this week, and two of them are from Boone – Mayor Loretta Clawson and Council Member Andy Ball. Read more... BY JESSE WOODContinue reading →
June 22, 2012.UPDATE: Bill passes first reading in N.C. House. Last night after the Boone Town Council meeting, council members consulted with the Town Attorney Sam Furgiuele regarding the House Bill 949, the bill sponsored by Senator Dan Soucek that would strip Boone's ETJ powers. Read more... BY JESSE WOODContinue reading →